Sermons on Self Improvement:

Time For Change Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 24, 2006

Three observations from Jesus’ teachings

Luke 6:27-45 Time for Change Part Two: A Change of Mind Woodlawn Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Introduction As I concluded last week’s sermon we took a brief look at Jesus’ teachings. If you remember, I told you that following Jesus demands that we adopt a new worldview: the poor, the hungry, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-45

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple: Worship Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007

This is the fourth message in the series "Disciple." This message looks at worship in the life of the disciple.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 4 – Worship NewSong Church – 09/23/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. Video: Sportscasters – The Big Sunday [full clip] The Big Sunday While that video definitely is intended to be a humorous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

One Sin At A Time Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 8, 2008

This is the intro sermon to a series on the seven deadly sins. What are they? What is so important about these sins? What do we mean by deadly? What is important to remember as look at these sins?

Se7en: One Day Sin at a Time 1 John 5:16-17 April 6, 2008 I’m beginning a series on the seven deadly sins. The series is called Se7en. These seven sins have been highlighted by Christians as being especially important to be on guard against for hundreds of years. Let’s start off and see if we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Reformation Day

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 3, 2015

Reformation Day

Reformation Day Martin Luther Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Grace is knowing God can Faith is knowing God will. Today the church is preaching people happy but not preaching people free. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Freedom (Galatians)

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jun 30, 2020

A walk through the book of Galatians. Are you living free – and not as a slave to the law or to sin?

I think freedom is one of the deepest longings of the human heart. Wars have been fought, songs have been sung, philosophies developed – all for the cause of freedom. So it should not surprise us that when Jesus entered into human history — some of his earliest public words in a synagogue came from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

The Anointing Breaks The Yoke PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores the promise of God's power to break our bondages, bear our burdens, and bless us beyond our wildest dreams through faith in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a beautiful day, hand-crafted by our loving Creator, and it's a joy to gather together in His name. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will undoubtedly transform our understanding and our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Topics: Breaking

The Boomerang Of The Garbage Truck

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2017

Is it possible to lose self and become a cast away? We need to watch our hands, feet and our eyes and stay accountable. Eternity is before us.

GEHANNA, THE BOOERANG OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE TRASH, GARBAGE OR THE GARBAGE TRUCK FOR OTHERS. *GEHANNA Luke 9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Luke 9:25 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9, Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Get Better?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 23, 2018

Do we desire to build a better life? We will not get better by accident, we need a plan. David has a 7 step plan to build better people. Why not try it? It worked for David...

HOW DO I GET BETTER? DAVID’S SEVEN STEP PROGRAM… BITTER VS BETTER. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (MSG) Concentrate on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Redemption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 1, 2020

1) The Redeemer (Eph. 1:6b), 2) The Redeemed (Eph. 1:7a) , 3) The Redemption Price (Eph. 1:7b), 4) The Results (Eph. 1:7c-9a), & 5) The Reason (Eph. 1:9b-10).

Ephesians 1:6b-10 [6] (to the praise of his glorious grace, with which) he has blessed us in the Beloved [7] In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, , [8]which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight [9]making ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a few problems but nothing I cant handle. I am a Christian you know. We must see ourselves as we really are!

Fantastic Faith ILL>> Dad packs up and leaves it all - in blind faith believing in God for provision and placement. Why do we need faith. I am saved. Isn’t that all I need? - are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014

Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Topics: Forgiveness, Resilience

Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025

True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming More Seeker Sensitive

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A call to honor the only seeker who truly deserves our sensitivity; the one who came to "seek and to save" what was lost.

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Becoming More Seeker Sensitive Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Can You Spare Some Change? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#1 in series. Do we try to change, or do we let Him change us?

Colossians 1:1-8 – Can You Spare Some Change? Today, we are starting a series on a book of the Bible that often gets neglected. It’s a 4-chapter book in the New Testament called Colossians. The author, Paul, is writing to a group of believers at a town called Colosse, and his words to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist